Paul Hatton

Paul Hatton

Freelance tech writer

Paul is a digital expert. In the 20 years since he graduated with a first-class honours degree in Computer Science, Paul has been actively involved in a variety of different tech and creative industries that make him the go-to guy for reviews, opinion pieces, and featured articles. With a particular love of all things visual, including photography, videography, and 3D visualisation Paul is never far from a camera or other piece of tech that gets his creative juices going. You'll also find his writing in other places, including Creative Bloq and TechRadar.

Latest articles by Paul Hatton

Xiaomi Optical Modular System
Xiaomi's experimental camera attachment might just become a reality

By Paul Hatton Published

NEWS Xiaomi might be building the modular camera system we all thought would fail

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realme P4 Power
This new phone makes my iPhone battery look really pathetic!

By Paul Hatton Published

News The Realme P4 Power 5G boasts the world’s first 10,001mAh titan battery – almost double the battery capacity of my iPhone

News
Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design
The telephoto war heats up with the Honor Magic RSR Porsche Design set to join the teleconverter club

By Paul Hatton Published

News The Honor Magic RSR arrives with a 200MP telephoto and some stand out aesthetics.

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CalDigit TS5 Plus
CalDigit TS5 Plus Thunderbolt 5 Dock review: monster connectivity – but is it overkill?

By Paul Hatton Published

Review One of the best Thunderbolt docking stations on the market but not many will be able to afford it

Review
POCO M8
The Poco M8 Series attempts to push what is possible in a budget smartphone

By Paul Hatton Published

News The POCO M8 Series have been released with the aim of redefining the budget smartphone

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Redmi Pad 2 Pro
Redmi Pad 2 Pro review: even though it’s not an 'iPad Killer', I still love it

By Paul Hatton Published

Review The Redmi Pad 2 Pro is stiff competition for Samsung and Apple without the eye-watering price tag

Review
MV88 USB-C Stereo Microphone
Shure launches the MV88 USB-C microphone for smartphones, which promises to deliver studio-grade audio for content creators

By Paul Hatton Published

News The newly released Shure MV88 USB-C microphone delivers pro audio without the bulk

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Instax Wide instant prints stacked on top of each other
Is it time to ditch Google Photos and go back to analog?

By Paul Hatton Published

OPINION In 2026, I'm making a stand against endless scrolling and going back to physical print

OPINION
Vivo X300 Pro camera phone held in a hand
Phone camera witnesses are changing the face of journalism. Should we be worried?

By Paul Hatton Published

OPINION Is eyewitness phone camera footage undermining journalism?

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Zoom lenses are making photographers lazy! Make shooting with prime lenses your 2026 resolution

By Paul Hatton Published

OPINION Ditching your camera's zoom lens for a prime might be the best resolution you make this year!

OPINION
OnePlus 15R
The OnePlus 15R launches and it's a budget-friendly alternative to the flagship OnePlus 15

By Paul Hatton Published

News OnePlus 15R cameras includes a 50MP main and advanced AI processing

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Zhiyun Smooth Q5 Ultra gimbal
Zhiyun Smooth Q5 Ultra review: a smart gimbal that rivals the best from DJI

By Paul Hatton Published

Review Zhiyun Smooth Q5 Ultra review: A smart gimbal that rivals the best from DJI

Review
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold at Korean launch event
It's official: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone offers gigantic 10in screen, but you're going to pay for it!

By Paul Hatton Published

News Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold packs flagship camera power in its triple-folding body

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realme GT 8 Pro
Realme unveils the GT 8 Pro – its first Ricoh GR-powered camera phone

By Paul Hatton Published

News Realme GT 8 Pro comes with a 200MP telephoto, the first-ever switchable camera bump, and the first look at the fruits of its camera partnership with Ricoh

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Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X
Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X headphones review: studio winners that are far from sterile

By Paul Hatton Published

Review Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X headphones review: studio winners that are far from sterile

Review
OnePlus 15
The OnePlus 15 has arrived as the first phone of the post-Hasselblad era

By Paul Hatton Published

News The OnePlus 15 has just launched and it features a triple 50MP rear camera system and an industry-leading 7,300mAh battery

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realme GT 8 Pro
It's a world's first! Realme unveils the first-ever switchable camera bump

By Paul Hatton Published

News realme unveils the first-ever switchable camera bump

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Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is super cheap but they've dropped one essential camera feature

By Paul Hatton Published

News The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is super cheap and has a 50MP main camera, but unfortunately no telephoto lens

News
A photo of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
No room for a rear screen, as the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is expected to go all-in on cameras

By Paul Hatton Published

News The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is expected to go all-in on cameras rather than introduce a rear screen

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Honor Magic 8 Pro
The Honor Magic 8 Pro launches in China and blimey it's got a 200MP telephoto lens

By Paul Hatton Published

News The Honor Magic 8 Pro launches in China and blimey it's got a 200MP telephoto lens

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Nothing Headphone (1)
Nothing Headphone (1) review: Balanced sound, bold looks, and seriously satisfying buttons

By Paul Hatton Published

Review Nothing Headphone (1) review: Balanced sound, bold looks, and seriously satisfying buttons

Review
Xiaomi 17 Pro Series: Redefining the Next Generation of Premium Smartphones
The Xiaomi 17 Series lands with a potentially game-changing 'Dynamic Back Display'

By Paul Hatton Published

News The Xiaomi 17 Series has just landed with a new rear screen that aims to redefine capturing selfies

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Ugreen 15W MagFlow MagSafe 2-in-1 Charger
Ugreen 15W MagFlow MagSafe 2-in-1 Charger review: Fast and portable

By Paul Hatton Published

Review Ugreen 15W MagFlow MagSafe 2-in-1 Charger review: Fast and portable

Review
Anker MagGo SD Card Reader_6
Anker MagGo SD Card Reader for iPhone review: Fast, tough, and portable

By Paul Hatton Published

Review The Anker MagGo SD Card Reader makes it possible to record directly to an SD card from an iPhone

Review
Belkin MagSafe Continuity Camera Mount
Belkin MagSafe Continuity Camera Mount review: An affordable and versatile solution

By Paul Hatton Published

Review The Belkin MagSafe Continuity Camera Mount is a super small and versatile solution for iPhone camera mounting

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